Kerala's Pazhayannur turns over a new leaf with moringa
THRISSUR: Moringa, the herbal plant with medicinal properties and nutrient-rich content, was not a popular dish in the past. However, as natural food items with medicinal properties found pride of place on Malaylis platter, moringa, which was largely ignored by many, is in great demand now. And reaping rich dividends from this new-found love for medicinal and nutrient-rich food, farmers who used to cultivate traditional vegetables are turning to the cultivation of medicinal plants on a largescale. The neighbourhood groups in Pazhayannur block have ventured into moringa farming. A pilot project that was launched by selecting 100 women for moringa farming is now spread to 600 clusters in Pazhayannur block panchayat. It was in 2024-25 that the panchayat selected 100 women interested in farming to take up moringa cultivation. The project was named Moringa Cluster. The farming was then launched on 3.5 acres of land spread across three wards of the block panchayat. Adequate training in moringa farming was provided for the farmers by Kudumbasree itself. A total of 120 saplings were planted on 1 acre of land. We were given training to nurture the saplings and the use of fertilisers. Now, I am able to meet my familys expenses with a steady income, shared Sujatha K Santhosh, a farmer in the Moringa Cluster. The procured moringa leaves are being sold to Ambika Soman, who runs a company that makes value-added products from the leaves, including moringa powder, moringa tablets etc. Presently, each member of Moringa Cluster gets an average income of Rs 16,000 per month from moringa leaves. Inspired by the success of the women farmers, the project has been extended after roping in 600 neighbourhood groups. These neighbourhood groups will also come up with products like moringa puttu powder, iddalipodi etc for the Onam season. Reshmi Sundaran, chairperson of Pazhayannur CDS, said that the success scripted through moringa farming here would be a model for other Kudumbashree groups to take up similar initiatives.
Woman, lover held for husband's murder in Koppal
KOPPAL: A woman and her lover have been arrested for allegedly murdering her husband at Budagumpa village in Koppal taluk. The crime, committed on July 25, came to light much later. The deceased has been identified as Dyamanna Vajrabandi (40). Police investigations revealed that he was killed by his wife Netravathi and her lover Somappa Kurubadigi. Netravathi and Somappa were reportedly in a relationship before her marriage, and Dyamanna became aware of their continued affair after their wedding.Despite warnings from Dyamanna and his family to end the relationship, Netravathi and Somappa allegedly conspired to eliminate him, seeing him as an obstacle to their continued affair. On July 25, Somappa called Dyamanna to his field to help him repair his tractor. When Dyamanna was checking the tractor, Somappa and Netravathi allegedly hit him with a rod and murdered him. Both took the body to a field near Kenchana doni tanda area and burnt it. After this incident, Netravathi stayed housebound and did not venture out. She celebrated the festival with neighbours and told them that her husband went to Dharmasthala. On July 26, a farmer from Kenchana Doni tanda saw a burnt body in his field and complained to the police.
From a lifelong dog lover to a trainer
A home where dogs, cats, a goat, geese, chickens, and a bull can roam freely. A space where their existence is just as important as the humans who live there. Sowbhagya Venkitesh, dancer, social media influencer, vlogger, and daughter of artist Thara Kalyan, who runs the Thara Kalyan Dance Academy in Thiruvananthapuram, lives in such a home. For any pet lover, her house is nothing short of a paradise. A lifelong dog lover, Sowbhagya traces her love for dogs back to her childhood.I used to watch a lot of Japanese anime, she recalls. Heidi, Girl of the Alps was my favourite. The girl in that show lived with her grandparents, and so did I, since my parents were working. So I connect with the movie so much. She had a St. Bernard called Josef, and ever since then, I wanted a dog like that, Soubhagya says. However, her parents made her wait until she was old enough to care for one. In Plus Two, they finally got me a dog. I wanted a big breed like a German Shepherd or a Rottweiler, but my mom said no and brought home a pug instead. And that pug became my first pet. Today, her home includes six dogs a Dogo Argentino, two Cane Corsos, a Golden Retriever, a Shih Tzu, an Indie dog, and that same first pug, now 17 years old. But it was only after marrying Arjun Somasekhar, a dancer, actor, and an even bigger animal lover, that her connection with other animals began to grow. I cant explain the bond I have with them. Its a kind of mad love. People often ask me why I get so upset when something happens to one of them. For us, they are everything. We plan our vacations, our house choices, even our daily routines around them. They are part of every decision, Sowbhagya explains. Recently, she took her love for dogs to the next level by stepping into the show ring for the very first time and walking away with the title of Second Best Lady Handler at the Ananthapuri Canine Clubs second open dog show in Thiruvananthapuram. I have watched a lot of dog shows online, but never experienced one like this in Kerala. When I heard about it, I was excited. I got to handle Tokyo, a champion Jack Russell Terrier from Banchery Kennel. We had just one week to practice, but we bonded fast, and I managed to handle him confidently in the ring. She says. All of Sowbhagyas dogs are trained as guard dogs and are not comfortable around strangers. Hence, she chose to participate in the show with Tokyo. This years show was also special. It focused on recognising female handlers, inspiring more women to enter the field. I think it created space for many women handlers across Kerala. Its a great field for pet lovers to explore, and for many, it was their first introduction to it. For me, too, it helped me discover a side of myself I had not explored before. I hope many more will come forward to explore this field from now on. Sowbhagya says that it is in the company of her pets that she finds her rhythm in her life. Now that she has the experience, Sowbhagya and Arun are planning to bring home a show dog of their own. Its them who keep my life colourful. Life is not always smooth; there are ups and downs. But these animals have a way of keeping me sane.
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Kargil war veteran's kin alleges Hindutva activists stormed into house, asked to prove nationality
PUNE: The family members of a Kargil war veteran have alleged that a group of around 80 people affiliated to a Hindutva outfit barged into their house in Pune and demanded a proof of their Indian citizenship, accusing them of being Bangladeshis. The incident took place in Chandannagar area of the city Saturday midnight, they claimed, adding that some police personnel in plain clothes were also present at that time but they remained mute spectators. Irshad Shaikh (48) said his elder brother Hakimuddin Shaikh, who currently resides in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh, served in the Indian Army and took part in the Kargil war. He retired as a havildar from the Engineers Regiment in 2000. While my elder brother lives in Uttar Pradesh, I, along with my two brothers and their children, have been living in Pune's Chandannagar area for the last many decades, he said. On Saturday midnight, around 80 people suddenly came to the house and began banging on the door. When the family opened it, some of them barged in and started demanding Aadhaar cards of the family members. When they showed the documents, the group termed them as fake and asked the women and children to produce Aadhaar cards, Shaikh alleged. He said they tried to explain to the group that the family had been residing there for the last 60 years and that apart from his elder brother, two of his uncles had also served in the army. But members of the group were in no mood to listen. They hurled abuses and accused us of being Bangladeshis. I told them that if they want to investigate, they are welcome to do so, but barging into someone's house, hurling abuses and forcing children to show documents at midnight was not appropriate, he said. Shaikh claimed that when the group of Hindutva activists began chanting 'Jai Shree Ram' and tried to force the family members to come to the police station, two individuals accompanying them identified themselves as policemen. During the entire episode, these two policemen in plain clothes stood by silently and did not do anything, he said. He also alleged that when they reached the Chandannagar police station, the woman police inspector took their documents and asked them to wait outside. After making us wait for two hours, the officer told us to visit again the next day and warned that if we fail to do so, we would be declared Bangladeshi nationals, Shaikh said. He added that they visited the police station again the next day. We were asked not to make an issue out of the incident and not to file any complaint. Police are now trying to pressure us and show that no one barged into our house, Shaikh, who works in the transport sector, said. If there were any discrepancies in the documents, the police would have taken coercive action, he said. But since all our documents are genuine, they are now asking us to stay quiet, he claimed, adding that he told the officers they could provide a proof of their Indian citizenship dating back to 400 years. Several members of the family had served in the Indian army, Shaikh said. My uncle was injured in the 1971 war after a bomb explosion and was awarded for his valour. Another uncle fought alongside Abdul Hameed during the Indo-Pak War of 1965, he added. Shaikh said they approached social activist Rahul Dambale, who helped them contact a senior police officer. The officer assured action in the matter, but even after three to four days, no steps have been taken, he alleged. Speaking to PTI, Hakimuddin Shaikh, who served in the Engineers Regiment, said what happened to his family in Pune was wrong. We have been living in Pune for over 50 years. While living in Pune, my uncle Mohammad Salim was recruited into the Indian Army. What happened with my family was wrong, and if needed, I will speak to the police and seek an explanation, he said. However, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 4) Somay Munde asserted that no such incident involving a large group barging into Shaikh's house took place. He, however, said that some police personnel did visit the place to verify their documents. The drive against illegal Bangladeshi nationals is underway in the city. Under this drive, police received some information and went to the house to verify it. Since it was night, no women were brought to the police station and only some male members were asked to accompany the police. As it was late, they were asked to come back the next day. Prima facie, no illegality was found in their documents, Munde said. The police team that visited the house has video footage of the inquiry, he added. Meanwhile, Dambale, president of the National Conference for Minority, said the Hindutva outfit members tried to terrorise the war veteran's family members. We have sought registration of an FIR in this connection. We will meet Pune Commissioner of Police Amitesh Kumar to demand action, he said.
Jiribam killings case: Manipur HC directs NIA to file charge sheet
Imphal: The Manipur High Court directed the NIA to file within one month the charge sheet in the killing of three women and three children in Jiribam in November last year. A division bench comprising Chief Justice K Somasekhar and Justice Ahanthem Bimol Singh gave the direction while hearing a PIL on Thursday. Subsequent to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Heavy rain lashes Delhi, IMD warns of intense showers across India till August 4
NEW DELHI: Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms affected several regions of Delhi, providing a respite from the prevailing humid weather conditions on Tuesday morning. IMD predicts heavy rainfall across India until August 4. Northwest India, including East Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, is expected to experience extremely heavy rainfall on July 29, with heavy showers in Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Haryana. West India, including Konkan and Gujarat, will see isolated heavy rain on July 29 and light to moderate showers for 6-7 days. Northeast India, including Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, is expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall. East and Central India, including Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, will experience isolated heavy rain and thunderstorms. South Peninsular India, including Kerala and Coastal Karnataka, is expected to experience heavy rain on July 29-30, accompanied by strong winds (40-50 kmph). Light to moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely across most regions for the next week. Meanwhile, Air India has issued a travel advisory warning passengers of potential disruptions to flight operations to and from Delhi on Tuesday morning due to gusty winds and rain. The airline urged travellers to check their flight status before heading to the airport and to allow extra time for their journey. Gusty wind and rain may impact flight operations to and from Delhi this morning. Please check your flight status before heading to the airport and allow extra time for your journey, Air India posted on X. According to IMD, it is forecasted that there will be fairly widespread to widespread rainfall over Northwest, Northeast, and Eastern India during the next few days. Scattered to fairly widespread rainfall is also likely over Central and Peninsular India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over East Rajasthan on Wednesday (i.e July 30). Heavy rainfall is also very likely at isolated locations in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Jharkhand, Kerala, Mahe, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Sikkim, and West Rajasthan on Wednesday. On July 30, Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) are very likely at isolated places in Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad, as well as Jharkhand. Additionally, thunderstorms with lightning are expected at isolated locations in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Vidarbha. Strong surface winds are anticipated at isolated places in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Mahe, and Lakshadweep. Squally winds with speeds of 45-55 kmph, gusting to 65 kmph, are likely along and off the coasts of Somalia, Yemen, south Oman, westcentral and eastcentral Arabian Sea, southwest Arabian Sea, and southern parts of the north Arabian Sea. Squally weather with wind speeds of 40-50 kmph, gusting to 60 kmph, is expected over parts of the east-central Arabian Sea, along and off the Konkan, Goa, and Karnataka coasts. Similar conditions with winds of 45-55 kmph, gusting to 65 kmph, are forecast along and off Gujarat and adjoining northeast Arabian Sea.
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When VS was targeted over defence land deal
ALAPPUZHA: As a relentless crusader against corruption, V S Achuthanandan was often a thorn in the side of not just the opposition but also certain sections within his own front. Determined to weaken his stature, his detractors waited for an appropriate moment to discredit him. That moment arrived when a controversy erupted over the allotment of 2.33 acres of government land to T K Soman, a retired Army medical officer and a relative of Achuthanandan. The land in Shenni village in Kasaragod district was officially handed over in the early 2000s to Soman a resident of Thambakachuvadu in Alappuzha district but the decision triggered a major political uproar years later. Opposition parties accused VS of nepotism, alleging that he had misused his position to allot government land to a family member. The issue snowballed into a full-fledged campaign to portray him as involved in corruption, ironically, the very evil he had fiercely fought against throughout his career. Soman, however, maintains that he was merely a victim of political vendetta. From hardliner to man of masses The land was originally part of a scheme initiated by the K Karunakaran government in the early 1970s to provide housing land to defence personnel who didnt own property. At the time, I was serving as a superintendent in the Army Medical Wing in Kannur. The government invited applications from eligible personnel. Over 17 individuals from our department applied. Eventually, land was allotted to three of us, he recalled. While the legal formalities for the allotment were completed back then, the actual transfer of land was delayed for years. When VS became chief minister in 2006, Soman submitted a fresh memorandum requesting final approval. After verifying the records and legalities, the chief minister issued the order granting the land. But the opposition twisted the narrative, making it seem like a case of land grabbing, just to tarnish Achuthanandans image, Soman said. In 2011, the Oommen Chandy-led UDF government revoked the land allotment. VS later approached the court, challenging the decision. The case is now under the consideration of the Supreme Court, Soman added.
Relief For MIAL: Bombay High Court Rules in Favour Over Celebi Replacement
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expressed shock at the Bombay HC's decision to acquit all 12 accused in the 11/7 train blasts case, assuring an immediate appeal to the Supreme Court. BJP's Kirit Somaiya and Shiv Sena's Milind Deora echoed the sentiment, urging the state government to seek top legal experts for the appeal.
Insider track | Diplomatic glitz at Sangh Soiree
Mark your calendars and perhaps, your diplomatic protocols. If things go as planned, New Delhis diplomatic circuit may find itself sitting front row at an event hosted not by the Ministry of External Affairs, but by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). In what could be a first, officials from various embassies (with the predictable exception of our western neighbour, Pakistan) are being invited to a three-day lecture series by the RSS. The occasion? The Sangh is gearing up to celebrate 100 years of its existence, and its kicking things off with lecture marathons in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru. The Delhi edition will open the series at Vigyan Bhawan on August 26, with Mohan Bhagwat, the RSS Sarsanghchalak himself, delivering the inaugural address. Were reaching out to various embassies to join us in this lecture series and hope they respond positively, said a senior RSS functionary, sounding both hopeful and diplomatic. The idea, it seems, is to bring together diplomats, scholars, and the capitals whos who to talk about key issues concerning Bharat and perhaps to showcase the Sanghs intellectual side. And no, this isnt just another round of speeches and samosas. Theres a clear message brewing: The Sanghs chief lecture will give us a new direction which we are following for a powerful and viksit Bharat, said the functionary, firmly, and the RSS is aiming for soft power points. Poll plunge for IAS close to Nitish With double engine governments at the Centre and in Bihar, it hardly took a month to approve the VRS application of 2010 batch IAS officer Dinesh Kumar Rai. He is considered a close confidant of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, and the grapevine in Delhi and Patna suggests that he will contest the upcoming assembly polls on the ruling JD(U) ticket from a constituency in Sahabad district. Incidentally, Rai was scheduled to superannuate from the service in January 2026,but he applied for the VRS on June 13, 2025, and the Union government through the Department of Personnel & Training obliged him with effect from July 15, 2025. At the time of leaving the job, Rai, a Bihar Administrative Service officer promoted to IAS, was serving as Secretary, Revenue and Land Reforms. Earlier, he was also in the CMO. Fighting radicalisation in prisons The Modi government has flagged growing radicalisation in prisons as a serious concern and has asked states and UTs to counter it effectively. In a circular, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) urged prison authorities to develop standardised screening tools to assess inmates behaviour, associations, and ideological leanings at the time of admission. States have been advised to work closely with law enforcement and intelligence agencies to identify inmates who may pose a radical influence on others. The MHA also recommended setting up independent high-security prison complexes to house hardened and radicalised offenders, including terrorists. Seeking ASI help for Agra Metro Facing tepid ridership on the newly launched Agra Metro, the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has sought help from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to boost visibility and attract more commuters, particularly tourists. Despite its first corridor partially connecting major landmarks like the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Sikandara, and Mankameshwar Temple, the metro is struggling to draw riders. UPMRC cited low public awareness and limited access to route and service information as key reasons behind the underwhelming response. To fix this, it has requested ASIs support in displaying promotional videos and pamphlets at protected monuments and on the ASIs official website. The aim is to inform both tourists and locals about the metros connectivity, timings, and convenience. A slice of civility for the civil service Well, heres a refreshing memo from the top: bureaucrats must meet real people. Yes, the corridors of power may soon echo with the unfamiliar sound of citizens walking in not for selfies or ceremonial cups of tea, but for honest-to-goodness conversations about problems, policies, and the odd grievance. This directive comes straight from Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan, who seems to have had enough of the closed-door culture that has crept into the senior bureaucracy. Theres a perceived reluctance among many senior officials to meet anyone outside their echo chamber of government colleagues. The keyword here is perceived, but one suspects that perception and reality may not be far apart. In a letter now circulating in babudom, Somanathan reminds secretaries of all ministries that meeting members of the public is not optional and, importantly, should take place within official premises, not in clubs, hotels, or over a quiet drink at the gymkhana. (Yes, someone had to spell that out.) Such interactions can offer valuable insights into ground realities, help clarify miscommunications, and even lead to better ideas, he gently noted. One can imagine several startled secretaries mentally clearing an hour of their packed schedules. To be fair, the letter acknowledges that senior officers are pressed for time, but argues that even limited engagement with the public can go a long way in bridging gaps between policy and perception. If needed, another official can sit in on the meeting just in case things get too real.
Alternate route to strategic Depsang, DBO to be operational by end of 2026
NEW DELHI: An alternate route to the strategically significant Depsang and Daulet Beg Oldie (DBO) is in advanced stages of development and expected to become fully operational from November 2026. The new road, which runs almost parallel to the existing Darbuk--Shyok--Daulet Beg--Oldie (DSDBO) road, follows the alignment of Sasoma--Saser La--Saser Brangsa--Gapshan--DBO. Presently the Darbuk-Shyok-Daulet Beg-Oldie (DSDBO) exists as the only road link for the forces, which is under the direct observation of the Chinese forces at some locations. The strategically important 255-km DSDBO road ends at 16,614 ft high DBO, about 20 km short of the 18,700-ft high KK Pass. It has around 37 bridges, of various lengths and width, making the communication smooth. The alternate road to DBO, which is about 130-km-long, has a total of 9 bridges of 40T capacity. Sources close to the development said: We have completed everything from Sasoma to Saser Brangsa and ahead of it, eastward---Murgo and Gapshan---over 70 per cent work is done. We are certain that the entire stretch will be operational by October-November next year. For the forces, the new route will give another communication line and facilitate faster troop-armament movement. Almost all artillery weapons, including the Bofors were moved on this axis till Saser Brangsa to test its carrying load capacity, sources said. The new road will also beef up the Siachen battlefield, as it branches off from Sasoma in the Nubra Valley, which is on the route to the Siachen Base Camp from Leh. The route will converge with the Darbuk-Shyok-DBO road at Murgo, reducing the distance from Leh to DBO by 79 km from 322-km via DSDBO road to 243-km via the new road. It will also reduce the travel time from 2 days to 11-12 hours. The work on strengthening the bridges is also on. We are also converting the existing 40T capacity bridges into 70T capacity bridges. Once they are completed, the army will be able to deploy heavier vehicles, and other armoured vehicles, which are crucial for offensive and defensive operations, particularly in challenging terrains. Plans are afoot to make it an all-weather road, the Border Road Organisation (BRO) is also building a 8-km-long tunnel at Saser La at 17,660-feet high and currently it is at detailed project report (DPR) stage. It will take 4-5 years to complete the tunnel project. BRO's projects Himank and Vijayak are responsible for construction and maintenance of critical road infrastructure in Ladakh. India shares 832 km long Line of Actual Control with China in eastern Ladakh. From Sasoma to Saser Brangsa, the construction work is being looked at by the BROs Project Vijayak, involving a cost of Rs 300 crore. Ahead of Saser Brangsa till DBO, the BROs Project Himank is mandated to build the road and bridges, costing Rs 200 crore. The alternate route will have larger accrued military benefits on-ground: the deployment of troops, weapons and logistics to forward bases in DBO and other areas would become easier since Siachen base camp is near. The Siachen base camp functions as the third stage of acclimatisation, which is crucial due to high-altitude and low oxygen levels. With acclimatisation, the human body adjusts to the lower oxygen levels and reduces the risk of altitude sickness. This makes the base camp crucial for effective deployment and improved troop efficiency. The momentum for the second road to DBO picked up as the military tensions between India and China escalated. TNIE broke this story in May 2020, as skirmish took place between the PLA Troops and Indian Army soldiers both sides mobilised a large body of troops in a standoff mode since May 2020. Although disengagement, moving back from the standoff location, from all friction points have taken place the troops remain in the vicinity. Significance of the new road The new road is significant as it will serve as an alternate route to the existing DSDBO road, which is vulnerable to the PLAs direct line of sight and can be threatened, as happened in Galwan during critical times. The Galwan valley is on the same stretch, and the Chinese had carried out a build-up along the Galwan River valley during the stand-off. This also led to violent clashes between the two sides in June 2020, resulting in the killing of soldiers from both sides. This new route will give an alternate and safe access to the militarily important Sub Sector North (SSN), which includes DBO and Depsang plains. SSN, which includes Depsang, is strategically vital. Depsang is also a crucial link to Siachen and the Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) airfield, the highest in the world at an altitude of 5065 metres (16,614 feet). The terrain permits large-scale armour operations, and China has multiple roads supplying the area, while India has only the DSDBO Road. There are 65 patrolling points along the LAC in eastern Ladakh, stretching from the south of the Karakoram Pass to the southern part of Demchok. The roads strategic importance is that it connects Leh to DBO, virtually at the base of the Karakoram Pass that separates Chinas Xinjiang Autonomous Region from Ladakh, the source said. Although disengagement at Depsang took place, in October 2024, it had triggered the Indian side to beef up its line of communication. The standoff at Depsang was significant and sensitive, as Chinese troops blocked access to five patrolling points -- 10, 11, 11A, 12, and 13. The blocked area was around 952 sq. km, according to sources. The five patrolling points in question are east of the strategic Sub-Sector North road, close to the LAC but within Indian territory. The bailey bridge to Hot Spring being assembled by BRO personnel. What is Line of Actual Control? Undemarcated borders between India and China, where both countries exercise actual control on ground and have differing perceptions, is the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with a length of 3,488km. It is further defined into 3 sectors Western (Eastern Ladakh), Central sector (Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand), Eastern Sector (Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh). The current focus area under tension is Eastern Ladakh (832km). To strengthen connectivity and bolster strategic infrastructure in border regions, the Government of India established the Border Roads Organisation in 1960. With the ongoing threat perception involving the western and northern borders and in order to step up the pace of work in remote and high-altitude areas, the BRO has been shifting heavy machines close to the construction sites. It has been carrying out upgrades of technology, equipment, and engineering skills. Border Roads Organisation is concentrating simultaneously on the Northern and North-Eastern Borders and for the holistic development of roads in border areas. ]The tensions prevail specifically along the eastern Ladakh and there is precautionary deployment all along the claimed 3,488 kms long Line of Actual Control. More than 1,20,000 soldiers of the Indian army and PLA amassed along the LAC with heavy equipment like missiles, artillery, and tanks. Roads prove integral to maintain such heavy deployment, however, the high altitude and rarefied atmosphere makes construction activities difficult.
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Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan asks top officers to meet non-officials
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Patel power play as AAP challenges BJP Gujarat citadel
AHMEDABAD : The political battleground in Gujarat is witnessing a renewed churn around the influential Patidar community, with multiple players vying for dominance in this electoral bloc. While the BJP continues to command a grip on the Patel vote bank, bolstered by its top leadership comprising influential Patidar figures, emerging challenges from the AAP and internal lobbying within the Congress are beginning to shift the political discourse. The AAP, under the leadership of Gopal Italia, has stepped up efforts to erode the BJPs dominance in the Patidar belt. Though the Congress has failed to make a lasting dent in the BJPs support among Patels, it is currently witnessing a power tussle within its own state unit. While its Patidar leaders are pushing for a Patel to be appointed as the new state Congress president, a counter-lobby led by the OBC bloc is pressing for an OBC leader to take charge. A political confrontation has turned Morbi into the epicentre of Gujarats electoral drama. The spark came when BJP MLA Kanti Amrutiya, during a public event, challenged AAPs Gopal Italia to contest elections from his Morbi seat. Amrutiya vowed to resign from the assembly on Monday and even pledged Rs 2 crore to Italia if he managed to win. If he has the support of the Patidar community, let him prove it in Morbi, Amrutiya asserted. Vankaner BJP MLA Jitu Somani threw his weight behind Amrutiyas challenge. If Italia wins from Morbi, I will resign from my seat in Vankaner. Let him put in his papers on Monday and enter the ring, Somani declared. Gopal Italia accepted the challenge in a video response. If the BJP MLAs truly resign, Im ready to contest. One must not go back on their word. I accept this challenge, Italia expressed.
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Mumbai's demand for top-tier CBSE schools offering academic excellence and holistic development is rising. Several institutions like RN Podar, Navy Children School, and Somaiya School provide diverse streams and focus on 21st-century skills. These schools prepare students for higher education and future challenges through rigorous academics and extracurricular activities, fostering intellectual and personal growth.
KCR admitted to hospital again in one week
Hyderabad: Former Telangana Chief Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president K. Chandrasekhar Rao was again admitted to a private hospital here for medical investigations. The 71-year-old leader was admitted to Yashoda Hospital, Somajiguda, on Thursday on the advice of doctors. He was accompanied by his wife Shobha, nephew and former Minister T. Harish Rao Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Manipur HC directs NIA to file progess report on Jiribam killings
GUWAHATI: The Manipur High Court has directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to file a progress report in connection with the November 11, 2024 killings of three women and three children -- all members of the Meitei community -- in Jiribam. A division bench, comprising Chief Justice K Somashekar and Justice Ahanthem Bimol Singh, issued the direction during the hearing of a public interest litigation on Monday. The petitioner, Soram Tekendrajit, had sought justice for the victims. The court said although an FIR was filed on November 11, 2024 itself, yet no progress report had been submitted and no charge filed by the investigation agency. There is no progress report submitted by the NIA represented by Mr. W Darakeshwor. The said counsel in this case seeks a short accommodation on the premises that he wants to submit a detailed progress report in terms of charge sheet. If charge sheet is not filed, this matter should be viewed seriously, the court said. The NIA counsel was directed to submit the detailed progress report in terms of charge sheet before the court. The matter will be heard again on July 24 next. The six victims all from the Meitei community were allegedly abducted by Kuki militants from Borobekra in Jiribam on the same day Central Reserve Police Force and Manipur Police gunned down 10 Kuki armed Kuki miscreants in the area. The bullet-riddled bodies of the six were recovered on different days from the Barak River along the Manipur-Assam border. The killings triggered widespread protests in the Imphal Valley during which mobs attacked the houses of several legislators. Jiribam, located on Manipurs westernmost boundary adjoining Assams Cachar district, was the last district to be affected by the ethnic conflict between Meiteis and Kukis. It has a mixed population of Meiteis, Kukis and other tribal and non-tribal communities.
The official announcement was made during the inauguration of Zohos Kottarakkara campus, which was presided over by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Finance Minister K N Balagopal. Also present were Zoho US Co-founder Tony Thomas, Zoho Chief Scientist Sridhar Vembu, Member of Parliament Kodikunnil Suresh, Kerala Startup Mission CEO Anoop Ambika, and former ISRO Chairman Dr S Somanath.
Ex-Telangana CM KCR discharged from Hyderabad hospital after brief stay
LHyderabad: Telanganas former chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) was released from Somajigudas Yashoda Hospital, Hyderabad, following short hospitalization for general weakness and co-morbid health issues. KCR was rushed to the hospital late at night on July 3 reporting weakness and fatigue. He was found to have high blood sugar and low sodium levels in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Somany Ceramics Cut To 'Add' As HDFC Securities Sees Limited Upside After Recent Rally
HDFC Securities downgrades Somany to Add, owing to stock price rally in the past month.
Migrant Workers Body Reaches Native Place From Israel
Telangana Israel Association president Soma Ravi said that Ravinders last rites were conducted on Wednesday.
Union Minister of State for Railways V Somanna on Friday said train fares will be raised in stages without affecting the commuters. The minister also said that discussions for the changes are going on. July will see some major changes in tickets including Aadhar-based authentication.
Appealing to the Chief Minister to safeguard the States water rights over the Godavari and Krishna rivers, it insists on accelerating the PolavaramSomasila interlink, completing the ongoing Rayalaseema projects, and protecting the constitutional and tribunal-based entitlements
Andhra Pradeshs space policy aims at attracting 25,000 crore investment, generating 35,000 jobs
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu gives the green signal for development of two Space Cities at Lepakshi and Tirupati; Andhra Pradeshs timely policy intervention will give it a competitive edge in the expanding space economy, says Honorary Adviser and former ISRO Chairman Somanath
Gujarat Congress Vice President Hira Jotva grilled by police over Rs 7.3 crore MNREGA scam
AHMEDABAD: An assistant project manager has flagged a shocking MNREGA scam worth Rs 7.3 crore across villages in Gujarat's Bharuch district, Amod, Jambusar, and Hansot Taluka. Acting on the complaint, Bharuch police have now summoned Congress leader Hira Jotva from Gir Somnath for questioning. Sources indicate that police may move toward arresting him following the interrogation. The Rs 7.30 crore fraud, spanning 430 development works across 56 villages in Amod, Jambusar, and Hansot talukas, was first flagged on May 30 by a government official from the Gram Vikas Agency, who filed a formal complaint at Bharuchs A Division Police Station. The investigation zeroed in on two Veraval-based firms Shri Jalaram Enterprise and Muralidhar Enterprise contracted for supplying material under MNREGA projects. These agencies allegedly manipulated records, provided substandard material, and bypassed mandatory manual labour by using machines, thereby violating the core principles of the rural employment scheme and causing massive losses to the state exchequer. Police identified Piyush Nukani, owner of Shri Jalaram Enterprise, and Jodhabhai Sabhad, owner of Muralidhar Enterprise, as key players in the racket. Crucially, both are reported to have close ties to senior Congress leader Hira Jotwani a link that has now drawn political attention to the case. Following the FIR, Bharuch SP formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the scandal. The SIT, after recording statements from workers and agency staff, summoned Hira Jotva to Bharuch for questioning regarding his association with the two contractors. Officials are probing whether Jotva played any role in facilitating or shielding the scam. However, at the time of writing, police have not officially declared whether Hira Jotva has been officially arrested or detained. Bharuch Congress Leader Sandeep Mangrola said, Hira Jotva was detained from Gir Somanth, and police are bringing him here at Bharuch for questioning. Hira Jotva is a prominent face in Gujarat Congress politics. He contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Junagadh and had earlier fought the 2022 Assembly polls from Keshod. He also served as the General Secretary of the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) from 2019 to 2023 and is currently its Vice President. As questioning continues, the police are examining financial trails and political connections to determine the full scale and backing behind the scam. Legal proceedings are underway, and more detentions could follow based on emerging evidence.
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India second after Nigeria on largest number of unvaccinated children: Lancet
NEW DELHI: A whopping 1.44 million children in India did not receive a single shot of any routine vaccination in 2023, a new global study published Wednesday in The Lancet said. The study also stated that India recorded the second-highest number of zero-dose childrendefined as those lacking access to or never reached by routine immunisation services after Nigeria. India also stood among the eight countries, along with Nigeria and Ethiopia, where more than half of the unvaccinated children from around the world lived as of 2023, according to an analysis by the Global Burden of Disease Study Vaccine Coverage Collaborators. The report said that more than half of the 15.7 million global zero-dose children resided in just eight countries, with Nigeria topping the list with the largest number of unvaccinated children (2.5 million), followed by India (1.4 million), the Democratic Republic of Congo (882,000), Ethiopia (782,000), Somalia (710,000), Sudan (627,000), Indonesia (538,000) and Brazil (452,000), thus emphasising persistent inequities. In India, the Universal Immunisation Programme provides vaccination against 12 diseases, which are offered to children free of cost. The report stated that achieving coverage of 90 percent or greater for each of the life-course vaccines all three doses of the diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTaP) vaccine, two measles vaccines, and the pneumococcal vaccine is the central target for 2030. Only 18 of 204 countries have already met this target. It also said that children who had never received a routine childhood vaccine further fell by 75 percent fall, from 58.8 million in 1980 to 14.7 million in 2019, before the Covid-19. The Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated these challenges, with global rates for these vaccines declining sharply since 2020 and still not returning to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels as of 2023, it added. It noted that substantial increases in coverage are necessary in many countries and territories, with those in sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia facing the greatest challenges. The study suggested strengthening primary healthcare systems, addressing vaccine misinformation and hesitancy, and adapting to local contexts as essential to advancing coverage. The report said that measles vaccination coverage declined in 100 of 204 countries between 2010 and 2019. In 1980, 53.5 percent of children who had never received a routine childhood vaccine, or zero-dose children, lived in just five countries, India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. But by 2019, 52.8 percent of zero-dose children still lived in only seven countries, namely, Nigeria, India, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Brazil, Somalia, and Pakistan, it highlighted. The report said although delivering routine childhood vaccinations worldwide requires a tremendous investment of global resources, including approximately $3.9 billion in development assistance for health in 2023, childhood immunisation has proven to be one of the most successful and cost-effective public health strategies known, both in terms of lives saved and return on investment. The study provided updated global, regional, and national estimates of routine childhood vaccine coverage from 1980 to 2023 for 204 countries and territories for 11 vaccine-dose combinations recommended by World Health Organisation for all children globally.
Mosque loudspeaker row: Ajit Pawar directs police not to take any wrongful action
Maharashtra Deputy CMs comment came after the delegation of Muslim leaders complained of campaigns against loudspeakers by Kirit Somaiya in several areas of Mumbai, as well as police action on removing the loudspeakers
Muslim leaders meet Ajit Pawar over loudspeakers at mosques
Muslim leaders met with Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to voice concerns over the removal of loudspeakers from mosques. They alleged that police action was prompted by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya's demands, despite mosques adhering to permissible decibel limits set by the High Court. Pawar emphasized adherence to decibel limits and tasked the police to act on violations.
Aaj Ka Panchang, June 23, 2025: Tithi, Vrat And Todays Shubh, Ashubh Muhurat
Aaj Ka Panchang, June 23, 2025: Devotees will celebrate important occasions such as Soma Pradosh Vrat and Masik Shivratri on this day.
Somanna holds review meeting in Hassan
Kavitha demands return of 5 merged villages in AP to Telangana
Hyderabad: Telangana Jagruthi President and BRS MLC K Kavitha has demanded that five villages, merged into Andhra Pradesh under the Polavaram project, be returned to Telangana. Kavitha raised this issue during a roundtable discussion titled Polavaram: Telangana pai Khadgam (Polavaram: A Sword Over Telangana), organised by Telangana Jagruthi at the Somajiguda Press Club on Friday, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Speaking about the event, Milind Soman, Indias Fitness Icon, said, Yoga is not just a practice, its a way of life.
Indie musician Aksomaniac on his track Kanmashi and choosing music as a career
The 22-year-old independent artiste from Thiruvananthapuram on his new track espouses fluidity, dealing with self-love and self-exploration
Maoists strangle three villagers, abduct dozen others in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
RAIPUR: Suspected Maoists have killed three villagers who were relatives of a surrendered commander of the banned outfit at Peddakorma village and abducted around a dozen local inhabitants in Bijapur, about 450 km south of Raipur. The killings by Maoists are seemingly in retaliation for the huge loss of their cadres killed by security forces in the ongoing offensive operations in Bastar. According to local sources, Maoist cadres led by local leader Vella stormed into the village and strangled the relatives of surrendered Naxal commander Dinesh Modium. The deceased victims--identified as Jhingu Modium, Soma Modium and Anil Madwi--were strangled by rope in the presence of other villagers. A former Divisional Committee Member (DVCM), Dinesh Modium relinquished his position in the CPI (Maoist) organisation and surrendered to the police a few months ago in Bijapur. The information regarding the murder of three villagers and kidnapping of others by Maoists at Peddakorma village has been received. The police are verifying the details. Its a cowardly act of Maoists who are attempting to create an environment of fear and terror in the region, stated the Bastar police. Targeting innocents and killing them is unacceptable. We condemn such acts. Those abducted should be set free. It seems the lower naxal cadres are expressing their anger when the state is not properly responding to repeated proposals by Maoists of holding peace dialogue, but instead continuing with the planned operations, said Bela Bhatia, human rights activist. The police team will reach the spotat Peddakormafor further probe on Wednesday and send the bodies for post-mortem, officials said. The red guerrillas are pushed on the back foot by security forces across the major areas of their influence, as they are 'eluding from their secured stronghold bases'. The Maoist movement, once feared for its brutality, is now breathing its last, as peace and development take root across Bastar, asserted Sundarraj P, Bastar range IG. Over 400 Maoists have been killed in separate encounters across the Bastar zone during the last 17 months
Monsoon Nears, But Somasila Dam Repairs Stuck Over Rs 6 Crore Dues
Work halted again as contractor awaits payment; only 30% of apron repairs completed since 2021
Ivory Coast workers say Unilever is violating their union rights amid share sale, documents show
The bargaining agreement, dated from 2004, was confirmed by management in 2007 and remains valid, according to Lex Ways lawyer Soualiho Lassomann Diomande, who represents local staff.
Minister Somannas Udupi visit on June 13 cancelled
Learn governance from Modi, Somanna tells Siddaramaiah
Minister of State for Railways has advised the Chief Minister to stay in Delhi for eight days and watch how administration is carried out there
Kharge rules out Team Siddu rejig
KALABURAGI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has ruled out any reshuffle in the Siddaramaiah cabinet. Speaking to reporters at his residence here, Kharge said that the party would inform if there is a reshuffle or change of guard at the KPCC. Kharge said these issues did not figure when chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar met him and Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Tuesday. Our discussions were on the stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium and caste survey, he said. Kharge said the stampede has worried everybody, including the Congress. It should not have happened. I, myself, and Rahul Gandhi have told the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister to take all necessary steps in future to prevent such incidents. They briefed us about the incident and the steps taken aftermath including suspension of police officers, ordering magisterial inquiry and judicial inquiry and payment of compensation to the aggrieved, he said. Reacting to BJPs demand for the resignation of the chief minister and the Deputy CM, owning moral responsibility for the stampede, Kharge questioned whether UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath had resigned when the stampede took place during Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj. They expressed anger at me when I raised questions on the stampede at Kumbh Mela, Kharge said. Kharge said the caste survey was conducted 10 years ago. Various community leaders have urged me and the government to conduct resurvey. We have advised the CM and DCM to conduct resurvey without rejecting the survey report given by Kantaraj Commission. Resurvey would be done to include those castes and sub-castes which were genuine to be included in the OBC but were not included in the previous survey, said Kharge. When reporters asked how many marks he would give for the performance of the Modi government, Kharge refused. He asked Modi to tell how many poll assurances he has fulfilled. Kharge said Modi does not have faith in democratic process. When the UPA was in power, it used to accommodate opposition by giving Deputy Speakers post in the Lok Sabha. But the NDA government has kept the Deputy Speakers post vacant for 11 years. When Kharges attention was drawn on the statement of Minister of State for Railways, Somanna, in the recent press conference at Kalaburagi that Kharge sanctioned Railway Division to Kalaburagi wrongly when he was the railway minister, he said let Somanna start commissioning of Railway Division at Kalaburagi and let him take the credit. Stampede unfortunate Mallikarjun Kharge said the stampede has worried everybody, including Congress. It should not have happened. I and Rahul Gandhi have told the CM and Deputy CM to take all necessary steps in future to prevent such incidents. They briefed us about the incident, Kharge said.
Former ISRO Chairman S. Somanath appointed as VC of Chanakya University
Minister Somanna to visit Udupi district on June 13
Stalin flags high interest rates for development loans, hopes for World Bank support
Union Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan recalls his long association with World Bank
Trumps new travel ban takes effect as tensions escalate over immigration enforcement
WASHINGTON, June 9, 2025 (AP) President Donald Trumps new ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries took effect Monday amid rising tension over the presidents escalating campaign of immigration enforcement. The new proclamation, which Trump signed last week, applies to citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. It also imposes heightened restrictions on people from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela who are outside the U.S. and dont hold a valid visa. The new ban
Somanna reviews key railway projects in Mysuru, instructs officials to stick to timelines
No amount can compensate for lives lost in stampede, says Somanna
Trump issues total travel ban for 12 nations, partial restrictions for 7 others
The Trump administration signed a proclamation Wednesday suspending travel to the U.S. for citizens from 12 countries: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Citing national security interests, the proclamation states that the identified countries lack sufficient vetting and screening processes needed to detect foreign nationals who [] The post Trump issues total travel ban for 12 nations, partial restrictions for 7 others appeared first on Northlines .
Trump signs proclamation banning travel from 12 nations
Washington: US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing a travel ban on 12 countries and restricting the entry of seven others to the US, citing national security concerns. According to the proclamation, the 12 countries that were banned include Afghanistan Burma Chad Congo Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Haiti Iran Libya Somalia Sudan Yemen Additionally, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
'Sad story of our own foreign policy collapse': Congress after Pakistan set to chair UNSC committee
NEW DELHI: With Pakistan set to chair a key committee of the UN Security Council and be the vice-chair of another panel of the world body, the Congress on Thursday described the development as the sad story of our own foreign policy collapse but questioned how the global community can continue to legitimise Pakistan's sponsorship of terrorism. Pakistan will chair the Taliban Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council for 2025 and will be vice-chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee of the 15-nation UN body. Congress' media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said the IMF gave USD 1 billion to Pakistan on May 9 during Operation Sindoor. World Bank decides to give USD 40 billion to Pakistan soon after Operation Sindoor. ADB gave USD 800 million to Pakistan on June 3, soon after Operation Sindoor, he said on X. 1. IMF gave $1 billion to Pakistan on May 9 during Operation Sindoor. 2. World Bank decides to give $40 billion to Pakistan soon after Operation Sindoor. 3. ADB gave $800 million to Pakistan on June 3 soon after Operation Sindoor. And on June 4 Pakistan gets elected as Chairman pic.twitter.com/nVW4rbU8LV Pawan Khera (@Pawankhera) June 5, 2025 And on June 4, Pakistan gets elected as Chairman of the UNSC Taliban Sanctions Committee and Vice Chairman of the UNSC Counter Terrorism Committee, he pointed out. Of course, this is the sad story of our own foreign policy collapse, but how can the global community allow this continuous legitimisation of sponsorship of terrorism by Pakistan? Khera said. Pakistan will chair the 1988 Taliban Sanctions Committee that imposes an assets freeze, a travel ban and an arms embargo on individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with the Taliban in constituting a threat to the peace, stability and security of Afghanistan. Guyana and Russia will be vice-chairs of the Taliban sanctions committee. Pakistan will also be co-chair of the Informal Working Groups on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions and on the General UNSC Sanctions Issues. Pakistan is a non-permanent member of the 15-nation Security Council for the 2025-26 term. The sanctions committees of the Council comprise all 15 members of the Security Council and make their decisions by consensus. India was Chair of the UNSC Counter-terrorism Committee for 2022 during its 2021-22 tenure in the Council as a non-permanent member. India has consistently reminded the international community that Pakistan is host to the world's largest number of UN-proscribed terrorists and entities. Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was hiding in Pakistan's Abbottabad for years and was killed in an operation by the US Navy Seals in May 2011. China, France, Russia, the UK and the US are the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, while Algeria, Denmark, Greece, Guyana, Pakistan, Panama, South Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, and Somalia are currently in the Council as non-permanent members. India slams Pakistan at UNSC, says it has experienced decades of Islamabad-sponsored terrorist attacks
Trump Announces Travel Ban Affecting A Dozen Countries Set To Go Into Effect Monday
The countries include Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen
Trump travel ban: US imposes entry ban on 12 nations, adds restrictions on 7 others
US President Donald Trump has reinstated and expanded a travel ban, blocking or restricting entry from 19 countries, citing national security threats and visa overstay concerns. The ban, effective Monday, targets 12 nations with full travel restrictions and seven with partial limits. Trumps move revives his earlier travel policy, scrapped by Joe Biden in 2021, and comes amid heightened political rhetoric on immigration control and terrorism risks. The countries listed include Afghanistan, Iran, Somalia and Myanmar, many of which are African or Muslim-majority.
Trump announces travel ban affecting dozen countries including Afghanistan and Iran
The countries include Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.
Telangana journalists, activists support tribal museum in OU campus
Hyderabad: Senior journalists and social activists came in support of establishing a tribal museum in the two professors quarters in Osmania University, leased by Adi Dhwani Trust, founded by retired professor Jayadheer Tirumala Rao. Addressing the media at Somajiguda Press Club on Tuesday, June 3, they assured that the 6 mini-museums being setup in the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
8 Fitness Habits to Steal from Milind Somans 85-Year-Old Mom
Milind Somans mother Usha Somans fitness journey proves age is no barrier - daily movement, consistency, and passion keep her strong and inspiring at 85.
Somanna slams Siddaramaiah for implicating farmers opposing Hemavathi link canal project
The Central Minister says that the Chief Minister now-a-days is like a train that missed the village station
Somanna lays foundation stones for railway projects in Bidar district
Bombay High Court holds businessmans arrest in Rs 67 cr case illegal, orders his release
The Bombay High Court declared Hemang Shah's arrest illegal due to the police's failure to produce him before a magistrate within 24 hours. Justices Gauri Godse and Somasekhar Sundaresan ordered his immediate release from Arthur Road Jail, citing a violation of Article 22(2) of the Constitution.
BJP MLAs, farmers, seers stage protest opposing Hemavathi Express Link Canal Project in Tumakuru
Tumakuru MP and Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti V Somanna writes to CM opposing the project to supply water to from Tumakuru to Bengaluru South district
UOI notifies appointment of three new judges to SC; strength rises to 34
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday notified the elevation of three new judges to the Supreme Court following the Presidents assent to the collegiums recommendations. The three new judges who are elevated to the top court are; Justices V. Anjaria, Chief Justice, High Court of Karnataka, (ii) Vijay Bishnoi, Chief Justice, High Court of Gauhati and (iii) A.S. Chandurkar, Judge, High Court of Bombay. These three new judges are expected to be sworn in by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R Gavai on Friday morning, as per sources. With the elevation of these three new judges in the top court, the actual number of judges rises to 34, which is also the sanctioned capacity of the top court. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Ram Meghwal, talking to X (Formerly known as Twitter), shared the news. In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint S/Shri Justices (i) N.V. Anjaria, Chief Justice, High Court of Karnataka, (ii) Vijay Bishnoi, Chief Justice, High Court of Gauhati and (iii) A.S. Chandurkar, Judge, High Court of Bombay as Judges of the Supreme Court of India, Meghwal posted. On May 26, the Supreme Court collegium had recommended the appointment of their names to be elevated to the SC . The Centre took four days to deliberate upon these judges' names to consider appointing them in the top court and accordingly sent its decision to the apex court collegium. This was the second recommendation made under the leadership of Chief Justice Gavai, who took the reins recently on May 14 from CJI Sanjiv Khanna (former). The SC Collegium, headed by the CJI Gavai, took the decision of recommending these names -- Justices Anjaria, Bishnoi and Chandurkar -- after deliberating upon their experience and expertise in handling of cases. The apex court's five-member Collegium -- headed by the CJI Gavai -- had recommended these three names for the appointment as SC judges, following the retirement of former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Khanna, and Justices Bela M Trivedi and A S Oka recently. The Supreme Court Collegium earlier on May 15 recommended the appointment of Karnataka High Courts Justice Kempaiah Somashekar as Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court.
Karnataka: MoS Somanna takes on Shivakumar over threat to Tumakuru water
A water dispute is brewing between Tumakuru and Bengaluru South as Deputy CM DK Shivakumar seeks Hemavathy water for his district. This move has angered Union Minister V Somanna, who fears it will deprive Tumakuru farmers. Somanna urges CM Siddaramaiah to halt the project, suggesting Shivakumar focus on local water resources instead, warning of protests if ignored.
After giving them a long rope, BJP expels two rebel MLAs for anti-party activity
S.T. Somashekhar and Arabail Shivaram Hebbar had shifted loyalties to BJP from Congress in 2019
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Maharashtra government while granting bail to a 19-year-old engineering student from Pune arrested for her social media post critical of Operation Sindoor. A vacation bench of Justices Gauri Godse and Somasekhar Sundaresan said it was absolutely shocking that the student has been treated like a hardcore criminal by the government. This is absolutely shocking. It appears like police officers are bent upon ruining her life. Equally the college, Justice Godse remarked ordering the immediate release of the girl, currently lodged in Pune's Yerwada Central prison. The court ordered the student to be released on Tuesday itself and made it clear that it will not at all accept any excuses later if the authorities fail to release her today before sunset. The concerned officer of the prison is directed to ensure that she is released today evening itself so that she can appear for her college examination, the court said, suspending the rustication order passed against her and directing the institution to issue her a hall ticket. The rustication order has been issued hurriedly without giving the student an opportunity to give her explanation, the court said. The court also noted that the student should not have been arrested at all since she had deleted the post immediately, expressed remorse and apologised for the same. Khadija Sheikh, a second-year IT engineering student at Pune's Sinhgad Academy of Engineeringan unaided private college affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University was arrested on May 9 for Instagram stories criticising the Indian government during the Indo-Pak hostilities amid Operation Sindoor. Within two hours after sharing the Instagram stories on May 7, she deleted them following a barrage of threats. However, the girl was arrested and booked under Sections 152, 196, 197, 299, 352 and 353 of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. Along with the Pune city police, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and intelligence agencies joined the probe in the case. Following the arrest, on May 9, her college issued a rustication letter stating that since the girl had brought disrepute to the institution, it was justified to preserve the institution's ethos. It further said the student had anti-national sentiments and posed a isk to the campus community and society. The girl had to be escorted out of college due to protests against her. Observing that the girl's act of sharing such posts can be termed as an act of indiscretion by a young student, the court said, The girl has posted something and then realised her mistake and apologised. Instead of giving her a chance to reform, the state government has arrested her and turned her into a criminal. The court questioned the conduct of the government and the college. Someone is expressing their opinion, and this is how you ruin her life? A student's life has been ruined, it said. When additional government pleader P P Kakade argued that the girl's post was against the national interest, the court remarked, How can the state arrest a student like this? Does the state want students to stop expressing their opinions? Such a radical reaction from the state will further radicalise the person. The bench also rapped the college for rusticating the girl, saying that an educational institution's approach should be to reform, not punish. When the counsel for the college argued that 'students need to follow some discipline' the judges remarked, Who is stopping you from this? First inculcate some discipline in the institute then discipline students. Practice what you preach. Instead of reforming her and making her understand, you have turned her into a criminal. You want the student to turn into a criminal? the court asked. It said the girl is at an age where mistakes are bound to happen and she had suffered enough. While the girl had initially moved the HC challenging the decision taken by her college rusticating her, her lawyer Farhana Shah on Tuesday also filed a petition seeking quashing of the FIR and bail. The teen, in her plea, stated that the college's decision was arbitrary and a gross violation of her fundamental rights. She requested the high court to quash the rustication, order her reinstatement, and allow her to appear for the semester exams scheduled to begin on May 24. The student contended that the rustication order passed by the institution, was arbitrary and unlawful. She also stated that she had reposted the social media post without ill intent and immediately apologised.
The Bombay High Court has pulled up the government of Maharashtra over the arrest of a teenaged college student in Pune for a social media post on the India-Pakistan conflict. A vacation bench of Justice Gauri Godse and Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan was hearing the teen girl's plea.
BJP expels 2 Karnataka MLAs for 'anti-party activities'
The BJP has expelled two of its MLAs in Karnataka, S T Somashekar and A Shivaram Hebbar, for six years for their alleged anti-party activities. The party high command took a decision after long deliberations. The duo had won the 2023 Assembly election on the BJP ticket but soon started hobnobbing with the Congress, saffron party insiders said. They were often ignored party's diktat, instructions and had stopped attending the party meetings as well. In the Karnataka Assembly as well, they were seen supporting the ruling Congress, with which they were long associated before 2019, they alleged. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar criticised the action, saying that there are so many FIRs and investigations underway against some legislators, while some BJP legislators tried to infect the leader of opposition with HIV and tried to trap former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa but no action was taken against them, he alleged.
Karnataka BJP expels two MLAs for six years over anti-party activities
Somashekar and Hebbar, who represent Yashwanthpur and Yellapur Assembly constituencies respectively, have not responded so far.
BJP Expels Two Karnataka MLAs for Six Years Over Anti-Party Activities
S T Somashekar and A Shivaram Hebbar removed from party for alleged dissent, says BJP state chief B Y Vijayendra
Bombay HC Slams Maharashtra Govt Over Student's arrest for Post on Indo-Pak Conflict
A vacation bench of Justices Gauri Godse and Somasekhar Sundaresan asked the teen's lawyer to immediately file a bail plea, which it said it would grant today itself.
BJP expels two MLAs for anti-party activities in Karnataka
In Karnataka, the Bharatiya Janata Party took action against two of its Members of the Legislative Assembly. S T Somashekar and A Shivaram Hebbar were expelled from the party for six years. B Y Vijayendra, the state president, cited their involvement in anti-party activities as the reason. The decision was made after careful consideration by the party high command.
Farmers Wary Despite Record Water Allocation for Early Kharif in Nellore
Nellore is the only district in the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh region with a combined water storage capacity of 100tmc in the Somasila and Kandaleru reservoirs this season
Justice Kempaiah Somashekar sworn in as 9th Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
Justice Kempaiah Somashekar was sworn in as the ninth Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court at Raj Bhavan, with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla administering the oath. The President appointed Justice Somashekar, formerly of the Karnataka High Court, following the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendation after the retirement of Chief Justice D. Krishnakumar.
Justice Kempaiah Somashekar sworn in as CJ of High Court of Manipur
Imphal, May 22: Justice Kempaiah Somashekar was on Thursday sworn in as the ninth Chief Justice of High Court of Manipur, a Raj Bhavan statement said. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla administered the oath of office to Justice Somashekar in the swearing-in ceremony held at the Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan, Imphal, it said. Justice Kempaiah Somashekar of Karnataka High Court was appointed as the Chief Justice of High Court of Manipur by the President of India on May 20. Judges [] The post Justice Kempaiah Somashekar sworn in as CJ of High Court of Manipur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
K. Soman assumes charge as Tribunal for LSGIs
Justice K Somashekar Appointed Chief Justice Of Manipur High Court
Somali Jet may advance monsoon, not guarantee more rain: IMD scientist
The intensifying Somali Jet, a crucial monsoon influencer, has sparked online buzz, though the IMD remains cautious about definitive conclusions. This low-level jet stream, originating near Mauritius and Madagascar, is vital for moisture transport and rainfall enhancement during the South Asian monsoon.
President appoints Karnataka HC judge K. Somashekar as Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
The appointment came days after a three-member collegium headed by CJI B.R. Gavai had recommended this appointment in view of retirement of incumbent Chief Justice D. Krishnakumar on May 21
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamys housewarming draws political buzz
BENGALURU/NEW DELHI: Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy marked a new chapter in New Delhi with a housewarming ceremony at his new quarters on Kushak Road on Monday morning. He was joined by his father former PM HD Deve Gowda, his son JDS Youth Wing president Nikhil Kumaraswamy and the extended family. Though the invite list was largely limited to close family, it was far from low-key. Union Minister V Somanna, once a loyal Janata Dal hand, made an appearance. Union ministers from Karnataka Pralhad Joshi and Shobha Karandlaje were expected to drop in later in the evening. Joshis team confirmed that he would go personally and wish him. Till now, Kumaraswamy was staying at the Steel Ministry guesthouse. The new quarters in the heart of Lutyens Delhi heralds his renewed phase of political influence on the national stage. Kumaraswamys brothers and sisters and their spouses, including his brother HD Balakrishne Gowda, were present. His brother-in-law Dr CN Manjunath, husband of HD Kumaraswamys sister Anasuya and Bangalore Rural MP was absent. He said, I had other prefixed engagements and I could not be personally present, however I called him up and wished him. A resident of Lakshmeshwar said, This auto driver is a role model for others. A camera in an autorickshaw is quite surprising. If all autorickshaws and taxis follow this, it would be helpful for the police department in case of emergencies. Thieves will also be wary, and theft cases will decrease.
Mangaluru: Police Officials Placed Under Suspension
Inspector Somasekhar G.C. of the Mangaluru East Police Station has been placed under suspension with immediate effect for failing to take legal action against M/s Hireglow Elegant Overseas International Pvt. Ltd. despite receiving prior complaints and instructions.
No more waste dumping by Somayampalayam panchayat at Marudhamalai foothills; area to be fenced
IWT To Remain Suspended Until Pakistan Abjures Support For Cross-Border Terror: Jal Shakti Ministry
NEW DELHI, May 16: The Indus Waters Treaty will remain suspended until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism, the Union Jal Shakti ministry has conveyed to the cabinet secretary. In its monthly report to Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan on Tuesday, Debashree Mukherjee secretary in the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation under the ministry said the government announced that the treaty would be held in abeyance with immediate effect in the [] The post IWT To Remain Suspended Until Pakistan Abjures Support For Cross-Border Terror: Jal Shakti Ministry appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SC collegium recommends Karnataka HC judge K. Somashekar as Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
A three-member collegium headed by CJI Gavai in its meeting held on May 15 recommended the appointment in view of retirement of incumbent Chief Justice D. Krishnakumar on May 21
